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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Rachael Adams" <mail@9mobile.com.ng>
Reply-To: <bmwoffice.head@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 29 May 2022 07:17:55 -0700
Subject: BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT NOTICE

BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT
5070 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES. CA 90036
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
WEBSITE: www.bmwusa.com
 
NOTE: If you received this message in your SPAM/BULK folder, that is because of the restrictions implemented by your Internet Service Provider, we (BMW) urge you to treat it genuinely.
 
Dear Winner,
 
This is to inform you that you have been selected for a prize of a brand new 2021/2022 Model BMW 5 Series Car and a Cheque of $1,500,000.00 USD from the international balloting programs held on the 2nd section in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
 
Description of prize vehicle;
Model: 530iA Color (exterior): Metallic Silver Mileage: 5 Transmission: Automatic 6 Speed
 
Options: Cold weather package, premium package, fold down rear seats w/ski bag, am fm stereo with single in dash compact disc player.
 
The selection process was carried out through random selection in our computerized email selection system (ESS) from a database of over 250,000 email addresses drawn from all the continents of the world which you were selected.
 
The BMW Lottery is approved by the British Gaming Board and also Licensed by the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). To begin the processing of your prize you are to contact our fiduciary claims department for more information as regards procedures to the claim of your prize.
 
Name: Mr Wood Lee
Email:bmwoffice.head@gmail.com
 
Contact him by providing him with your secret pin code Number
BMW:255125HGDY03/23.
 
You are also advised to provide him with the under listed information as soon as possible:
 
1. Name In Full :
2. Residential Address :
3. Nationality :
4. Age :
5. Sex
6. Occupation :
7. Direct Phone :
8. Present Country :
9. Email Address :
10. Pin Code Number BMW:255125HGDY03/23
 
Please you are to provide him with the above listed details as soon as possible so he can begin with the processing of your prize winnings.
 
Congratulations again from all our staff and thank you for being part of our promotional program.
 
Mrs. Rachael Adams
THE DIRECTOR PROMOTIONS
BMW LOTTERY DEPARTMENT
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DISCLAIMER: This email and any attachment transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you have received this email in error, please delete it from your system and notify the sender immediately by return email. If you have received this email in error, please note that disseminating, distributing, copying, printing, disclosing its contents or taking any action in reliance on its contents (other than deleting it and notifying the sender) is strictly prohibited. Although 9mobile has taken reasonable precautions to ensure that no viruses are present in this email and any attachment transmitted with it, 9mobile will not be liable for any damage or loss caused by any virus transmitted by this email. Emails cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as the message and any attachments transmitted with it could be intercepted, tampered with, corrupted, lost, delayed or truncated. 9mobile and the sender do not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message. 9mobile accepts no liability for the content of this email or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided through this email unless that information is subsequently confirmed to you in writing by 9mobile. “EMAIL PRIVACY NOTICE: This email and any attachment thereto are confidential and privileged. If you have received it in error, please delete it immediately and notify the sender. Do not disclose, copy, circulate, or in any way use it. The information contained therein is for the intended addressee only, if you reply, it is at your own risk. Emails are not guaranteed to be secure, error or virus-free: the message and any attachment could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, delayed, incomplete, or amended. Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (“EMTS”) does not accept liability for any damage or loss arising from the unauthorized access to or interference with any Internet communications by any third-party, or from the transmission of any viruses. Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of EMTS. EMTS’ employees are expressly required not to make defamatory statements and not to infringe or authorize any infringement of copyright or any other legal right by email communications. Any such communication is contrary to EMTS’ policy and outside the scope of the employment of the individual concerned. EMTS will not accept any liability in respect of such communication, and the employee responsible will be personally liable for any damages or other liability arising. EMTS respects your rights with regards to data privacy and data protection and takes appropriate measures to ensure that the data you provide to us is always secure in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, 2019 (“NDPR”). To learn more about how we comply with the NDPR in securing and protecting the personal data we collect from you, please review our Privacy Policy at https://9mobile.com.ng/privacy-policy/. If you have any questions related to our compliance with the NDPR on data protection, want to access or change your personal information, or remove it completely from our database please contact our Data Protection Officer on DPO@9mobile.com.ng.”

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